Which of These Terms Usually Describes an Inappropriate Blood Specimen

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of these terms usually describes an inappropriate blood specimen?

• A)Serum
• B)Hemolysis
• C)Plasma
• D)Whole blood

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Identify behaviors and conditions that increase the risk for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among adolescents.

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Definitions:

Acidity

Refers to the measure of a substance's ability to donate a proton or accept an electron pair in chemical reactions.

Acid-Base Reaction

A chemical reaction involving the transfer of a proton (H⁺) from an acid to a base.

Pka Values

Numerical values that measure the acidity of protons in molecules based on their ability to be donated in an aqueous solution.

Reagents

Substances added to a system to cause a chemical reaction or test if a reaction occurs.